Question

Kira works mowing lawns and babysitting. She earns $9.20 an hour for mowing and $7.50 an hour for babysitting. How much will she earn for 6 hours of mowing and 1 hour of babysitting?

Answer 1

$62.70

Explanation:

of means "x"

and means "+"

6 hours of mowing and 1 hour of babysitting

(6 hours of mowing) + ( 1 hour of babysitting)

6 hours of mowing

6 hours x mowing

6x9.20 = answer 1

1 hour of babysitting

1 hour x babysitting

1 x 7.50 = answer 2

add both answers together to get final answer